At a cost of 137.6 cents a litre on regular unleaded fuel, Federal excise accounts for 40.9 cents of that retail price, while a further 12.5 cents is added in GST.

That's 53.4 cents in taxes out of a cost of 137.6 cents per litre, which would be considered cheap.

While the RACQ said it understood drivers' frustrations, the organisation believes a change in long-term habits would be more effective.

"It's completely understandable that drivers are frustrated by the high fuel prices we've seen in recent months, and while one-off stunts like this may give motorists a feeling of empowerment, unfortunately, they're unlikely to make a difference in the long-term," RACQ spokesperson Lucinda Ross said.

"We see many motorists continuing to buy from the most convenient site, often just because it's on the way home from work - but these servos could be the ones charging the highest prices.

"If you're in the south east, the best thing you can do to drive down prices is to avoid buying fuel at the top of the cycle - and regardless of where you are across the State, do your research and only ever buy from the cheapest servo in your area."

More than 40,000 people have committed to a national fuel strike organised by Sabrina Lamont, a motivated retired music teacher who lives off-grid just outside of Bundaberg.

In Brisbane's north today, the average cost of fuel is 153.7 cents a litre.

In Bundaberg, it is 151.7 cents a litre.

Ms Lamont is hopeful unified protest, such as the one she has organised for next month, will bring about change.

"I am hoping the government will listen, or be removed, and someone will bring down taxes for basic living necessities - like fuel.

"The minute we lose hope (as a community) we are finished," she said.

"Together we stand, divided we fall. That is the message I am trying to embed in people's hearts and minds."